Duo recognised in SANFL squad

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Two Crows have been recognised in the initial squad for the SANFL’s Team of the Year.

Veteran onballer Scott Thompson and long-kicking Crow Harrison Wigg were named in the 40-man squad which features the leading players in the competition.

Thompson made a massive impact at SANFL level this year despite missing four games.

He was third in the League for tackles (116) through the home and away season, fourth in contested possessions (214) and equal-fifth for clearances (100). Thompson was also top 10 in the SANFL for hard ball gets (76) and was among Adelaide’s leaders for disposals (ranked second at the SANFL Crows), handballs received (third) and score assists (fourth).

Third-year Crow Wigg was a consistent contributor in the midfield and off half-back.

Wigg, who missed three home and away SANFL matches, finished the season ranked third for inside 50ms (76) and equal-fourth for kicks (263). The 20-year-old had more possessions at SANFL level than any other Crow (380) and was also No.1 at the Club for effective kicks (161) and handballs received (150).

The 2017 SANFL Team of the Year squad features at least one player from all competing clubs.